Council awards plumbing contract, reviews water‑heater and softener plans for city facilities

The Bryce Canyon City Council reviewed multiple plumbing repair estimates for work at the wellness center, shuttle station and other city facilities and approved awarding the work to a local contractor referenced as Terrence/Color Country Plumbing.

Staff presented two bids during the discussion. One contractor (Double S Plumbing) provided a lower midrange estimate and said the work could likely be completed quickly with multiple crews; Color Country Plumbing submitted a higher bid but the council discussed keeping the work local and noted the local contractor’s responsiveness. Cost estimates in the transcript were variably reported; staff repeatedly asked that final invoices be provided to confirm exact figures. One estimate referenced in the discussion placed the Color Country/Double S comparable range between roughly $4,500 and $5,150; the transcript also cited a “not to exceed” figure near $4,900 in one bid document. Council favored Color Country/ Terrence and voted to award the contract.

Separately staff noted the shuttle station’s water heater is aged, hard‑water is damaging fixtures and staff recommended installing a water softener and replacing the water heater as part of the repair work. The city already has purchased replacement drinking‑fountain units (for the city building and City Park) and those warranty or replacement pieces will be installed alongside plumbing repairs.

Ending: Staff will issue the notice to proceed to the awarded contractor, schedule the work and present final invoices; the council emphasized keeping work local when costs are comparable and asked for a completion report once repairs are finished.